Short-term rentals challenge traditional appraisal methods lenders must address.
Short-term rentals function as operating businesses, unlike traditional rentals. Explore how Form 1007 impacts STR lending and strategies to mitigate DSCR risk.
Tim Reilly discusses twelve years of SFR and its supporting infrastructure.
Tim Reilly of Radian Real Estate Management explores the evolution of SFR, BTR, DSCR, and RTL, emphasizing diligence and valuation services for future housing.
Hard Money Lending’s Edge: Navigating Slow Markets with Expert Escrow Management
When conventional lending tightens, hard money lenders move on distressed and transitional properties that traditional banks won't touch. That opportunity comes with a servicing challenge: escrow management on non-standard private mortgage notes is fundamentally different from conventional mortgage servicing - and the gap is where collateral exposure hides.
2026 Tax Season: New IRS Rules Reshape Private Mortgage Interest Reporting
The IRS is tightening private mortgage interest reporting requirements for 2026. Private lenders who do not upgrade systems and documentation before the deadline face penalties and audit exposure. Here is what changes and how to prepare.
Experian to acquire the mortgage comparison platform Own Up.
Experian to acquire mortgage shopping platform Own Up, aiming to enhance homebuying guidance and loan options within its consumer credit ecosystem.
Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Tailored Grace Periods for Every Seller Finance Property
Grace period structure in seller finance should match the property type securing the note. Residential, commercial, vacant land, and specialty notes each carry distinct cash flow profiles that call for different grace windows - and consistent professional servicing is what makes those terms actually protect the note holder.
44.6% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich in Fourth Quarter Report
A notable decline in equity-rich mortgaged homes to 44.6% raises implications for investment strategies among private lenders. Explore key insights and trends.
Purlin and Final Offer Combine to Create a Unified AI Real Estate Platform
Purlin and Final Offer have merged to create an AI platform that integrates real estate, mortgage, and title services, benefiting 35,000 agents and 15 million consumers.
Oklahoma Governor Stitt Advocates for a Property Tax Freeze
Oklahoma Governor Stitt's proposed property tax freeze raises concerns on revenue replacement and potential impacts on local funding. Read more for insights.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Parent Company Explores Mortgage Partnerships
Parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond acquires Tokens.com to develop an investment platform, including home loans via partnership with Figure Technologies.